Set up the Gender Identity and Pronouns fields on the Lead, Contact, and Person
Account objects to record gender-related data. And, add nonbinary honorifics like Mx. to the
Salutation picklist value list to keep the data in sync. You can customize aspects of these
fields to suit the unique needs of your company.
Required Editions
Available in: both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience
Available in: all editions
User
Permissions Needed
To customize standard fields:
Customize Application
Note Review your data classification settings and assess legal and privacy
considerations before collecting and storing gender-related data.
From the object management settings for the object, go to Fields and
Relationships. Next, click the name of the field you want to set up.
Customize the Data Sensitivity Level field, Compliance Categorization field,
and Help Text field.
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